Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
akene
Noun
/əˈkiːn/
Definition
A simple dry fruit that does not open at maturity and typically contains one seed.
Examples
- The sunflower develops akene as its fruit after blooming.
- Akenes are often found in plants like dandelions and buttercups.
Meaning
An akene is a type of fruit that is dry and hard, and it doesn’t split open when it ripens. Each akene usually holds a single seed.
Synonyms
- Achene
- Seed
- Fruit
